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December 13, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will do a round of regional television interviews with WVEC, Norfolk, Virginia; WEAR, Pensacola, Florida; KOAA, Colorado Springs, Colorado; and KIRO, Seattle, Washington. As we definitively end America’s war in Iraq this month, the President will talk to anchors from television stations that have large military communities in their markets to discuss the enormous sacrifices and achievements of the brave Americans who served in the Iraq War, and he will speak about the extraordinary milestone of bringing the war in Iraq to an end.   The President will also discuss his efforts to extend the payroll tax cut and prevent taxes from going up on 160 million Americans. These interviews are embargoed until 5:00PM EST.

Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event in Washington, DC. There will be pooled press coverage for the President’s remarks only.

All times ET

10:30 AM

The President is interviewed by regional television outlets

Diplomatic Room Closed Press

11:25 AM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Washington, DC, Hyatt Regency Travel Pool Coverage In-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Final Gather 10:50AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

11:30 AM

The Vice President hosts a Cabinet meeting to discuss the latest efforts to cut waste, fraud, and abuse as part of the Administration’s Campaign to Cut Wast

Eisenhower Executive Office Building Pooled Press The remarks at the top of this meeting are pooled press

12:45 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: The Hill
Radio: SRN

December 12, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and the Vice President will hold an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nouri  al-Maliki of Iraq in the Oval Office.  There will be a pool spray at the top of the meeting.

Following this meeting, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in the Oval Office.  This meeting is closed press.

Later, the President will hold a joint press conference with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in the South Court Auditorium.  This press conference is open press. 

In the afternoon, the President, the Vice President and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.  There will be travel pool coverage of this event.

Later in the afternoon, the President will meet with Secretary of State Clinton in the Oval Office.  This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

4:30 AM

The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton

Oval Office Closed Press

9:45 AM

The President and the Vice President hold an expanded bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq

Oval Office Pool Spray at the Top (Final Gather 9:30 AM – Brady Press Briefing Room)

10:15 AM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki

Oval Office Closed Press

11:35 AM

The President and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki hold a joint press conference

South Court Auditorium Open Press (Pre-Set 9:55 AM, Final Gather 11:00 AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:45 PM

The President, the Vice President, and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki attend a wreath laying ceremony

Arlington National Cemetery Pooled Press (Final Gather 12:00 PM– North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: Hearst Newspapers
Radio: NPR

December 9, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

10:00 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

1:00 PM

The Vice President attends a campaign event.

New York City

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

7:00 PM

The Vice President delivers remarks at an event honoring Ernie Davis

New York Historical Society Museum and Library Open Press Media inquiries should be directed to Scott McDowell at semcdowe@syr.edu or 347-416-3138.

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CNN
Print: Dallas Morning News
Radio: AURN

December 8, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will hold a meeting with House Democratic Leadership in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will do a round of regional interviews with WISH, Indianapolis, Indiana; KSNV, Las Vegas, Nevada; WREG, Memphis, Tennessee; and WCHS, Portland, Maine. These interviews are embargoed until 5PM EST. The round of regional interviews in the Map Room is closed press.

In the evening, the President will deliver remarks at the Hanukkah Reception. The Vice President, First Lady, and Dr. Biden will attend. This event in the Grand Foyer is pooled press.

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:15 AM

The President holds a meeting with House Democratic Leadership

Oval Office Closed Press

11:15 AM

The Vice President and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan deliver remarks at Duncan U. Fletcher High School

Florida, Neptune Beach Open Press

11:30 AM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

1:50 PM

The President is interviewed by regional television outlets

Map Room Closed Press

6:00 PM

The President delivers remarks at the Hanukkah Reception; the Vice President, First Lady and Dr. Biden attend

Grand Foyer Pooled Press (Pre-Set 4:15PM; Final Gather 5:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: CBS
Print: Daily Caller
Radio: AP

December 7, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President and Vice President will meet with Senate Democratic Leadership in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada. Canada is a close ally and partner of the United States, and the President looks forward to discussing our important bilateral relationship, including economic competitiveness and security, and key global issues. This meeting is closed press.

Later the President and Prime Minister Harper will deliver statements in the South Court Auditorium. These statements are open press.

Later in the afternoon, the President will attend a campaign event in Washington, DC. This event is closed press.

All times ET

9:45 AM

The President and the Vice President meet with Senate Democratic Leadership

Oval Office Closed Press

2:15 PM

The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Harper of Canada

Oval Office Closed Press

3:00 PM

The President and Prime Minister Harper of Canada deliver statements

South Court Auditorium Open Press (Pre-Set 1:15PM, Final Gather 2:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

4:35 PM

The President attends a campaign event

Washington, DC, The Jefferson Hotel Closed Press (In-Town Travel Pool Final Gather 3:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: CQ
Radio: ABC

December 6, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will depart the White House en route Osawatomie, Kansas. The departure from the South Lawn and arrival at Kansas City International Airport are open press.

In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at Osawatomie High School. The President will talk about how he sees this as a make-or-break moment for the middle class and all those working to join it.  He’ll lay out the choice we face between a country in which too few do well while too many struggle to get by, and one where we’re all in it together – where everyone engages in fair play, everyone does their fair share, and everyone gets a fair shot. Just over one hundred years ago, President Teddy Roosevelt came to Osawatomie, Kansas and called for a New Nationalism, where everyone gets a fair chance, a square deal, and an equal opportunity to succeed. The President’s remarks at Osawatomie High School are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Osawatomie en route Washington, DC. The departure from Kansas City International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press

All times ET

9:35 AM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn Open Press (Gather Time 9:10AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

9:50 AM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Kansas City International Airport

Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Gather Time 8:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

12:25 PM

The President arrives Kansas City, MO

Kansas City International Airport Open Press

1:55 PM

The President delivers remarks on the economy

Osawatomie High School Open to pre-credentialed media

4:25 PM

The President departs Kansas City, MO en route Joint Base Andrews

Kansas City International Airport Open Press

6:35 PM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

6:50 PM

The President arrives the White House

South Lawn Open Press (Gather Time 6:25PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: CCH
Radio: VOA
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, AFP, Reuters
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: McClatchy
Radio: NPR

December 5, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing, meet with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner and meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office. These meetings are closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will hold a meeting with college presidents on college affordability in the Roosevelt Room.  This meeting is closed press.

All times ET

9:45 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:15 AM

The President meets with Treasury Secretary Geithner

Oval Office Closed Press

10:45 AM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

11:10 AM

The President meets with college presidents on college affordability

Roosevelt Room Closed Press

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:45AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: CS Monitor
Radio: Talk Radio

December 2, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

Later in the morning, the President will tour the 815 Connecticut Avenue, NW building in Washington, DC and deliver remarks.  There will be pool coverage of the tour and the President’s remarks.

In the afternoon, the President will meet with senior advisors in the Oval Office.  This meeting is closed press. 

Later in the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

All times ET

9:30 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

10:50 AM

The President tours the 815 Connecticut, NW Building

Washington, DC, 815 Connecticut, NW Building Pooled Press In-Town Pool Coverage (Final Gather 10:15AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

11:10 AM

The President delivers remarks

Washington, DC, 815 Connecticut, NW Building Pooled Press

12:00 PM

The President meets with senior advisors

Oval Office Closed Press

1:00 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:20 PM

The President delivers remarks at the White House Tribal Nations Conference

U.S. Department of the Interior Open to pre-credentialed media (Travel Pool Gather Time 1:30PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 9:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: ABC
Print: BNA
Radio: NPR

December 1, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at a World AIDS Day event hosted by the ONE Campaign and (RED) at George Washington University. The President’s remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.

Later in the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the evening, the First Family will attend the National Christmas Tree Lighting on the Ellipse. The President will deliver remarks. This event is open press, but the deadline to request credentials has passed.

All times ET

12:05 AM

The President arrives Joint Base Andrews

Travel Pool Coverage Out-Of-Town Travel Pool Coverage

12:20 AM

The President arrives at the White House

Open Press (Gather Time 11:55PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:05 AM

The President delivers remarks at a World AIDS Day Event

George Washington University Open to pre-credentialed media (Travel Pool Gather Time 9:30AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:45 AM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

1:30 PM

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

5:00 PM

The First Family attends the National Christmas Tree Lighting; The President delivers remarks

The Ellipse Open to pre-credentialed media (Travel Pool Gather Time 4:15PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 8:30AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: NBC
Print: Washington Times
Radio: FOX

November 30, 2011

The Schedule

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office. This meeting is closed press.

In the afternoon, the President will depart the White House en route Scranton, Pennsylvania. The departure from the South Lawn and the arrival at Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport are open press.

While in Scranton, the President will meet with a family at their home. There will be a pool spray of the President’s meeting with the family. 

The President will then deliver remarks at Scranton High School, urging Congress to act to extend and expand the payroll tax cut that has given tax breaks to millions of families across the country this year.  The President’s event at Scranton High School is open to pre-credentialed media. 

Later in the afternoon, the President will depart Scranton en route New York City. The departure from Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport and the arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport are open press.

While in New York City, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at a private residence. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

The President will then deliver remarksat a campaign event at Gotham Bar and Grille. There will be print pool coverage for remarks only.

Later, the President will deliver remarks at a campaign event at the Sheraton Hotel. There will be travel pool coverage of the President’s remarks.

At night, the President will return to Washington, DC. The departure from John F. Kennedy International Airport and arrival on the South Lawn are open press.

All times ET

12:00 PM

The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

Oval Office Closed Press

12:40 PM

The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

Open Press (Gather Time 12:10PM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

12:55 PM

The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route Scranton, PA

Travel Pool Coverage Out-Of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 11:30AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

1:45 PM

The President arrives Scranton, PA

Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport Open Press

2:05 PM

The President meets with a Scranton family

Private Residence Travel Pool Spray

2:45 PM

The President delivers remarks at Scranton High School

Scranton High School Open to pre-credentialed media

4:10 PM

The President departs Scranton, PA en route New York City

Wilkes Barre/Scranton International Airport Open Press

4:55 PM

The President arrives New York City

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

6:05 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Private Residence Pooled Press Print Pool for Remarks Only

7:30 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Gotham Bar and Grille Pooled Press Print Pool for Remarks Only

9:05 PM

The President delivers remarks at a campaign event

Sheraton Hotel Travel Pool Coverage Travel Pool Coverage for Remarks

11:10 PM

The President departs New York City en route Joint Base Andrews

John F. Kennedy International Airport Open Press

In-Town  Pool Call Time: 10:00AM
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: Washington Post
Radio: CBS
Out-of-Town  Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP
TV Corr & Crew: FOX
Print: AFP